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Preparation :: Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..

Discordant :: Discordant (n.) Said of strata which lack conformity in direction of bedding, either as in unconformability, or as caused by a fault..

Jangle :: Jangle (v. t.) To cause to sound harshly or inharmoniously; to produce discordant sounds with.

Disagree :: Disagree (v. i.) To differ in opinion; to hold discordant views; to be at controversy; to quarrel.

Discordous :: Discordous (a.) Full of discord.

Discord :: Discord (v. i.) Union of musical sounds which strikes the ear harshly or disagreeably, owing to the incommensurability of the vibrations which they produce; want of musical concord or harmony; a chord demanding resolution into a concord..

Absonous :: Absonous (a.) Discordant; inharmonious; incongruous.

Jarringly :: Jarringly (adv.) In a jarring or discordant manner.

Jargle :: Jargle (v. i.) To emit a harsh or discordant sound.

Inconsistent :: Inconsistent (a.) Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory..

Discomposure :: Discomposure (n.) Discordance; disagreement of parts.

Resolve :: Resolve (v. i.) To let the tones (as of a discord) follow their several tendencies, resulting in a concord..

Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To disunite in opinion or interest; to make discordant or hostile; to set at variance.

Abhorrent :: Abhorrent (a.) Contrary or repugnant; discordant; inconsistent; -- followed by to.

Jarring :: Jarring (a.) Shaking; disturbing; discordant.

Callithump :: Callithump (n.) A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns, and other discordant noises; also, a burlesque serenade; a charivari..

Suspensive :: Suspension (n.) The prolongation of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows, thus producing a momentary discord, suspending the concord which the ear expects. Cf. Retardation..

Discordful :: Discordful (a.) Full of discord; contentious.

Resolution :: Resolution (n.) The passing of a dissonant into a consonant chord by the rising or falling of the note which makes the discord.

Discomposition :: Discomposition (n.) Inconsistency; discordance.

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